Doctor jobs in Hamburg

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 283 open positions for doctors in Hamburg, 2% of the 13,643 in Germany. That makes Hamburg number 14 of 16 states.

The specialties with the most jobs here are psychiatry (42), surgery (35) and occupational medicine (31).

By career level: 124 specialist (Facharzt), 75 resident (Assistenzarzt), 47 senior physician (Oberarzt), 10 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) and 9 head of department (Chefarzt) jobs.

The adverts are in German and name the career level: Assistenzarzt is a resident in specialty training (Weiterbildung), Facharzt a specialist, Oberarzt a senior physician and Chefarzt the head of department. To start work you need a German licence to practise: the Approbation, or a temporary Berufserlaubnis.

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How many doctor jobs are there in Hamburg?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 283 open positions for doctors in Hamburg, out of 13,643 in all of Germany. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

How many resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs are there in Hamburg?

On 3 November 2026, 75 of the adverts in Hamburg were for residents in specialty training (Assistenzarzt). This is the usual first job for a doctor new to Germany.

Can I apply before I have my Approbation?

Yes, you can apply while your application for the Approbation is still open. Say on your CV where it stands; the guide on applying while your Approbation is pending shows how.

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